Nature Cat"Woodpecker Picks A Place/Here Comes The Sun"
Woodpecker Picks a Place - Nature Cat's band practice keeps getting interrupted by a loud knocking on Hal's doghouse. Upon investigating, the gang finds a woodpecker pecking away at Hal's roof! In trying to stop the woodpecker to save Hal's roof, and allow them to get back to band practice, the gang finds out more about woodpeckers and what exactly this one is looking for. Here Comes the Sun - Tally ho! Today Nature Cat leads his pals on an amazing adventure, to go see the Golden Sunstone! All is going well on the trek over until Nature Cat accidentally breaks the compass! Uh oh, now how are they going to tell which direction to go in? As Nature Cat panics, Squeeks, Daisy and Hal find other ways to determine which direction to go and save the day!. D

Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts
Watch as the national public health threat posed by Alzheimer's disease is revealed. Explore an urgent wake-up call about the national threat posed by Alzheimer's disease. This powerful documentary illuminates the impending social and economic crisis for America unless a cure for Alzheimer's is found. D

8:00 pm

Vietnam War"The History of the World"
When troop withdrawals begin, soldiers left in Vietnam ask what they are fighting for. News breaks of a shocking massacre at My Lai, and questions grow about the war's rectitude. The Cambodia invasion sparks large protests, with tragic consequences. 8 of 10G

10:00 pm

Dialogue"Bravo!"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with Ken and Betty Rodgers, Idahoans who produced a documentary called Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor about the siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. They are joined for this Veterans Day-inspired show by Steve Wiese, who with Ken Rodgers, was a member of Bravo Company, First Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, which fought in the 1968 battle.G

10:30 pm

Dialogue"The Making of "Bravo!""
Marcia Franklin talks with Ken and Betty Rodgers about their documentary, "Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor," which chronicles the experiences of the members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines in the Siege of Khe Sanh in Vietnam. She also talks with Steve Wiese, a veteran of Khe Sanh who is in the documentary.G

Coming of Age In Aging America
It's widely accepted that most Americans are living decades longer than any generation in human history. This longevity has far-reaching implications for society, and experts, policy makers and the general population are only just beginning to grapple with how to reframe our thoughts on aging. What does it mean for communities, programs and policies, and how we live and work? This penetrating documentary probes these questions. It suggests that America's social and economic institutions will - and must - change to adapt to a staggering demographic transformation where more than half of the world's population will eventually be over the age of fifty.G

6:00 pm

The Brain with David Eagleman"Why Do I Need You?"
Eagleman shows how the brain relies on other brains to thrive and survive. This neural interdependence underpins the human need to group together - and the human capacity to do the best and the worst things to each other. Part 5 of 6G

7:00 pm

Passing On
Deceased. Departed. Passed away. No matter how you say it, it happens to all of us. More than two and a half million people will die in the United States this year. Death is as much a part of human existence as is life, yet it remains a mysterious, often taboo subject. Passing On explores end-of-life through a series of compelling and sensitive stories that will engage you emotionally and provide you with valuable information.G

8:00 pm

How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson"Glass"
Johnson considers how the invention of the mirror gave rise to the Renaissance, how glass lenses allow us to reveal worlds within worlds and how, deep beneath the ocean, glass is essential to communication. 3 of 6G

9:00 pm

Coming of Age In Aging America
It's widely accepted that most Americans are living decades longer than any generation in human history. This longevity has far-reaching implications for society, and experts, policy makers and the general population are only just beginning to grapple with how to reframe our thoughts on aging. What does it mean for communities, programs and policies, and how we live and work? This penetrating documentary probes these questions. It suggests that America's social and economic institutions will - and must - change to adapt to a staggering demographic transformation where more than half of the world's population will eventually be over the age of fifty.G

10:00 pm

The Brain with David Eagleman"Why Do I Need You?"
Eagleman shows how the brain relies on other brains to thrive and survive. This neural interdependence underpins the human need to group together - and the human capacity to do the best and the worst things to each other. Part 5 of 6G

11:00 pm

Passing On
Deceased. Departed. Passed away. No matter how you say it, it happens to all of us. More than two and a half million people will die in the United States this year. Death is as much a part of human existence as is life, yet it remains a mysterious, often taboo subject. Passing On explores end-of-life through a series of compelling and sensitive stories that will engage you emotionally and provide you with valuable information.G

5:00 pm

Sewing with Nancy"Doodle Stitching, Part 2"
Doodling-we've all done it with pen and paper. Now it can easily be replicated on fabric. Let Nancy inspire you to use simple stitches, and odds and ends of fabric to create greeting cards to desktop art from spontaneous Doodle Stitching ideas. D

Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen"Fish, Spice & Everything Nice"
Fresh, flaky and fabulous fish from the famous Finger Lakes region is the catch of the day on today's show. Resembling fingers in pattern, the famous Finger Lakes region is widely known for their stunning and scenic sights, award-winning wineries, and hosting a fabulous feast of fresh water fish. What better way to represent this rich region than by Julie sharing one of her special Lebanese fish dishes inspired by the Finger Lakes simply called samak harrah. D

6:30 pm

Steven Raichlen's Project Smoke"Mexican Smoke"
Its bright but complex flavors and affinity for smoke and fire have fueled the obsession with Mexican food and drink north of the border. Tomatoes, onions, and chiles are roasted directly in the coals to make an unforgettable salsa served with chive-grilled tortilla chips. Quesadillas conceal a perfectly cooked egg (if you do it right, the yolks remain runny) in a nest of bacon, beans, and cheese. D

7:00 pm

The Woodwright's Shop"Stamp Out Cookie Carving!"
Woodcarver Mary May joins Roy to carve springerle cookie molds for every occasion from apple and cherry wood. D

7:30 pm

Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope"Northeast Ontario - Canada's Canoe Culture and First Nations People"
Joseph visits Northeast Ontario, Canada, a vast land of trees, water and rock that has served many. It has been home to aboriginal people for more than 10,000 years. To illustrate the aboriginal people's connection, on Manitoulin Island Joseph joins his First Nations guides at a pow wow, on a hike along the Niagara Escarpment, in handcrafting a drum and at an aboriginal feast. D

8:00 pm

Two for the Road"Into The Ecuadorian Amazon"
Nik and Dusty arrive in Ecuador, where they embark on an epic journey into the Amazon jungle in search of a legendary tribe. And they learn of a dark presence in the forest threatens to devastate the tribe's way of life. D

8:30 pm

Martha Bakes"Chocolate Ganache"
Learn how to incorporate ganache, a two-ingredient wonder, into a rich dark chocolate filling for an almond-based tart shell, chocolate ganache frosting for a fudgy devil's food cake, and, for the kid in us all, milk chocolate pudding cupcakes. D

Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge"Ethiopia: The Omo Valley"
Wolfe makes his way through muddy roads and swollen rivers to the Harner, Karo and Surma tribes to document their unique body painting, elaborate adornments and timeless ceremonies.G

America ReFramed"We Breathe Again"
Suicide - one of the leading causes of death for Alaska Natives. Almost every family has lost brothers, sisters, parents, and children to it. WE BREATHE AGAIN introduces four Alaska Natives who are trying to break free from histories of trauma and suicide , creating a new, more positive trail for their communities. D

6:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Never Say Quit"
Some people's passion for the outdoors keeps them in the field long after many of their colleagues retire. The show profiles a mountain climber, a glider pilot, a cowpuncher, a rawhide artist and a group of environmentalist hikers.G

6:30 pm

Dialogue"Falconer and Author Helen Macdonald: Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference"
Falconer and author Helen Macdonald shares how a goshawk helped her soar above grief and loss and discusses her new PBS "Nature" documentary. Her memoir, "H is for Hawk," recounts the year Macdonald spent training a goshawk in the wake of her father's death and describes how the beauty and isolation of training the irascible bird helped her begin her life anew. The book was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize and the Costa Book of the Year award.G

Sol
Solomon Tapatia Uyarasuk was a charismatic young Inuk and an amateur acrobat, musician and poet, who in recent years had become a rising star in the world of circus arts. A member of troupe Artcirq (Arctic Circus), Sol traveled around the world performing in Mali, Mexico, across Canada and in France. His upbringing, however, was unusual. D

11:00 pm

Salsa! The Dance Sensation
Dubbed by many the most popular social dance in the world, it is practiced today by people of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures. In South Florida, this Latin-flavored dance, infused with Caribbean and African roots, is performed with distinct passion and artistry. From the nightclubs to the performance halls, from senior centers to salsa schools, the dance that began as a folk tradition has exploded into the mainstream. D

11:30 pm

Compadre Huashayo
Inspired by the Ecuadoran huashayo, an individual appointed to hire musicians for a special celebration, Grammy-winning Western classical composer Gabriela Frank - a member of the multicultural and genre-bending Silk Road Ensemble - decided to recreate a traditional Western composition and use only South America's native instruments. The resulting piece, "Compadre Huashayo," is a lively and intriguing cultural blend of tone and style. COMPADRE HUASHAYO follows the story of this custom-designed composition, which fuses stylistic traits from two different musical traditions. D